A local credit union has proposed a deal that would put Oak Harbor students on the road to financial literacy as well as place a satellite office within a school building.

Benton-Carroll-Salem Schools Superintendent Guy Parmigian and board member Heather Dewitz recently met with Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union representatives to discuss the idea. Part of the program would be education regarding savings accounts, using check books and accompanying registers and learning the ins and outs of loans, certificates of deposits and mortgages.

“This is a real world, real life opportunity for the kids. It’s part of their mission to be community-based,” Parmigian said of the credit union proposal. “The big picture is they would work with the kids.

Credit union officials asked the superintendent to take the proposal to the board to see if members were interested in pursuing the project.

Those who have questions or need information about the Affordable Act before the enrollment deadline of March 31 are invited to a community event being sponsored by Neighborhood Health Association March 25 from 3-7 p.m. at the East Toledo Family Center, 1020 Varland Ave., Toledo.

Local health insurance agencies and insurance navigators will be on hand to answer questions. Those attending can also apply for Medicaid at the event.

The Fallen Firefighters Craft Show & Expo, planned to be held at the International Boxing Club (old Fun Spot Roller Skating Rink, 525 Earlwood Ave., Oregon), on Saturday, March 22, has been cancelled due to uncontrollable circumstances, organizers say.

The Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments will hold a public meeting March 20 at the East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White Street, to offer area residents the chance to voice their opinions on a long-range transportation plan the council is formulating.

The meeting will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

TMACOG is updating the plan “On the Move: 2015-2045 Transportation Plan” – a prioritized listed of projects and policies – for Lucas and Wood counties in Ohio and southern Monroe County in Michigan.

Among the goals for the plan are improved road safety and infrastructure conditions and reduced traffic congestion.